Warehouse Associate (UPS Experience Preferred)
Full-time, in-person role located west of downtown Dallas.
About the role
Scout Design Studio is hiring a Warehouse Associate with a primary focus on shipping and receiving, as well as general warehouse labor and maintenance. This position is physical and requires staying organized while working under pressure deadlines. We seek a positive candidate eager to learn and grow with the company.
About Scout
We scout the world to carefully find and create our collections. We offer limited-run Scout Label furniture, exclusive artwork, customizable designs, and vintage finds. Located in the Dallas Design District, our 15,000 square foot showroom houses a well-edited collection of new and vintage furniture, artwork, lighting, and home accessories from around the globe. We provide in-house refinishing services for vintage furniture and ship across the United States.
Responsibilities
- Packing, Art QA, & Shipping Prep:
- Expertly pack, pad, and wrap delicate home decor, fine art, and furniture to prevent damage during transport.
- Inspect and QA all artwork and fragile items as they are being wrapped, verifying product condition, frame integrity, and finish before final packaging.
- Pick customer orders, stage items for delivery, and generate and affix shipping labels for outbound packages. Prior UPS shipping experience (using WorldShip, handling rate/zone specs, and adhering to strict packaging standards) is strongly preferred.
- Load and unload delivery trucks, meticulously verifying item quantities and conditions against packing slips and purchase orders.
- Scan and record received inventory into the system, then sort and store products in designated warehouse locations.
- Maintain accurate inventory through regular cycle counts, stock checks, and prompt discrepancy reporting.
- Keep warehouse and storage areas clean, organized, and safe (sweeping, trash removal, and pallet management).
- Maintain punctual, consistent attendance—reliability is a top priority for this role.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Preferred 1+ years of experience in a warehouse environment, particularly with shipping and receiving functions.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently while under pressure.
- Basic computer skills and familiarity with warehouse management systems.
- Operate basic warehouse equipment like dollies, ladders, and carts.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to squat, lift, stretch, and bend to reach all areas of the facility.
- Must be able to work in and on overhead structures.
- A clear background check, driving history, and drug test are required for this role.
Skills
Success at Scout requires that you:
- Are a doer who gets things done.
- Are a team player.
- Are humble, honest, straightforward, and transparent.
- Are approachable and accessible.
- Want to get your hands dirty.
- Solve problems.
- Are resilient and flexible.
- Are entrepreneurial, smart, and passionate.
- Admit when you don’t know something and figure it out quickly.
- Love working in a creative environment.
- Have a sense of humor.
- Are an insatiable learner.
Benefits
- Opportunity for growth within the company.
- Benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k).
- Happy hours, team lunches, company outings, and more.
- Personal Time Off and an extra day off for your birthday.
Pay
$18 per hour, 40 hours per week.
Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM.